Eucharist

noun

Eu·​cha·​rist ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst How to pronounce Eucharist (audio)
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Christian Science : spiritual communion with God
eucharistic adjective often capitalized

Examples of Eucharist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In his daily medical update, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Francis again rested well overnight, was at work during the day and had received the Eucharist during a moment of prayer in the chapel of his hospital suite. Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2023 Traditionally, there is no Mass and no celebration of the Eucharist on Good Friday. Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2023 Viaticum is a term given to the Eucharist when it is given to someone who is in severe danger of death. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 2 Apr. 2023 During the Mass, which recalls the origins of the priesthood and how Catholics take part in the Eucharist, Wesley was one of 12 men who had their feet washed by Hood to symbolize the love of Christ for his apostles and others. Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2023 Maundy Thursday, also called Holy Thursday, commemorates the start of the Eucharist during the Last Supper. Town & Country, 7 Apr. 2023 April 6, Holy Thursday On Holy Thursday, the Catholic Church celebrates charity, love, the institution of the Eucharist and the priestly order. Nadia Cantú, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023 The pope also prayed at a chapel in his private hospital rooms and received Eucharist, according to the statement. Miriam Berger, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2023 Robert, who handed out the Eucharist and marked ash crosses on the foreheads of his fellow parishioners, once gifted O’Connell a toy train set for Christmas after the young priest said his family was never able to buy him one. Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English eukarist, from Anglo-French eukariste, from Late Latin eucharistia, from Greek, Eucharist, gratitude, from eucharistos grateful, from eu- + charizesthai to show favor, from charis favor, grace, gratitude; akin to Greek chairein to rejoice — more at yearn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Eucharist was in the 14th century

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“Eucharist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eucharist. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.

Kids Definition

Eucharist

noun
Eu·​cha·​rist ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst How to pronounce Eucharist (audio)
eucharistic adjective often capitalized
Etymology

derived from Greek eucharistia "Eucharist, gratitude," from eu- "good" and charizesthai "to show favor or gratitude"

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